Peeling at home is a necessary procedure

Acid peels - the most important information

Professional skin acid therapy is a specialized treatment that helps exfoliate and remove dead skin cells. For the procedure to be completely safe and successful, the type of acid should be selected according to the individual needs of the patient.

At our Center for Aesthetic Medicine in St. Petersburg, skin peelings are carried out by experienced specialists, and the procedure is preceded by a consultation, during which the doctor helps you choose the solution most suitable for improving the appearance of the skin and eliminating its defects. The depth and intensity of acid penetration into the skin is determined by the type, concentration, pH of the acid, as well as the number of layers applied and the duration of treatment.

Depth and intensity of acid penetration into the skin

Scrub mask recipes

Peeling can be done with ready-made cosmetic scrub masks purchased in a store or pharmacy, or home-made.

The most effective and popular recipes for such masks prepared according to folk recipes:

1. mix baking soda and finely ground salt, taken in equal parts, apply to prepared skin along with soap foam. It is effective to use shaving foam as soap foam; its antibacterial components will have an additional cleansing effect;

2. dried bodyaga crushed in a coffee grinder, steamed with boiling water and mixed with apple cider vinegar or 3% hydrogen peroxide until a soft paste forms;

3. any cereal, crushed in a coffee grinder and mixed with kefir or sour cream;

4. coffee grounds from natural coffee mixed with diluted brewer's yeast.

In cleansing the skin, the main thing is not the quantity and variety of scrubs, but the regularity of use, so you need to choose one or two recipes you like. It would be enough.

Scrubs are applied with massage circular movements, left for ten minutes and rinsed off with warm water.

How to prepare for professional skin exfoliation with acid peeling?

We offer our patients treatment based on various acids. Among the most intense peeling procedures recommended after vacation are peels with strong acids. However, this method requires proper preparation of the skin.

• The skin should be healthy, not damaged or heavily tanned. It doesn't have to be completely pale, but it can't be a strong, fresh tan. Therefore, before peeling, you should refrain from using self-tanning, shaving, hair removal products and those that cause general irritation to the selected treatment area.
• When planning a stronger acid peel, you should consider the period before and after the procedure. You should stop taking photosensitizing drugs, such as retinoids, and herbal teas, such as St. John's wort.
• During this period, exotic trips are not recommended - do not plan them before the procedure and for the time recommended by the specialist after it, in order to give the skin time to recover.

Acid-exfoliated skin is sensitive to the sun, so use high UVA and UVB filters and keep your skin moisturized. If you want to do an acid peel, but are planning a vacation or will be in the sun, our specialists can offer you gentler year-round peels.

Professional pre-peeling products

The pre-peeling preparation itself consists of applying special cosmetics. It is aimed at adapting the skin to the exfoliation procedure.

Tasks facing pre-peeling:

• softening of the stratum corneum;
• smoothing skin texture;
• lightening pigment spots;
• preparation for deep peeling.

Benefits of pre-peeling:

• ensures uniform penetration of reagents;
• reduces the risk of peeling after peeling.

Aloe gel with geranium oil

A professional preparatory product with geranium oil is intended to unclog skin ducts and cleanse them of impurities and keratinized scales.

The gel perfectly prepares the skin for mechanical cleaning. It can be used as a soothing and moisturizing mask.

The product has a significant cooling effect and is suitable for any skin type. It must be applied to cleansed skin in a thick layer for 20-30 minutes. Residues of the product are removed with wet wipes or cotton pads.

Cleaning emulsion

Using a pre-peel emulsion is the first important step to prepare the skin for a chemical peel procedure. The presence of a combination of glycolic and fruit acids promotes gentle skin whitening and gentle exfoliation of dead skin cells.

The cleaning emulsion should not be used undiluted. Otherwise, the pre-peeling cosmetic may cause a tingling sensation when it comes into contact with hypersensitive skin. In this case, you should immediately rinse with cool water.

Anti-aging care toner

Anti-aging pre-peeling tonic is a revolutionary innovation in cosmetic care. It is designed specifically to optimize the rejuvenation program for mature skin. Thanks to the combination of active ingredients and salicylic acid, the toner prepares the skin for subsequent procedures, significantly increasing the effectiveness of the anti-aging care program.

It is very important to use professional medications prescribed by specialists before the peeling procedure. Usually these are products based on fruit acids, which are part of the main exfoliation product.

How does acid peeling work?

During the procedure, the specialist applies a certain number of layers of acid of the appropriate concentration to the skin. The drug penetrates the skin, which leads to controlled damage, and then stimulates the renewal processes and gradual exfoliation of the skin.

How does acid peeling work?

The acid helps cleanse the sebaceous glands, removing residual epidermal cells. When the old epidermis completely sloughs off, a new layer of skin appears. The renewed layer of skin is extremely sensitive to the effects of nutrients from the cosmetics used, and due to the fact that it does not contain contaminants, it tolerates all care procedures well.

Depending on the acid solution, exfoliation can vary in intensity - sometimes so mild that it is completely unnoticeable at first glance. The process proceeds very gently and at shallow depths. The frequency of repeated procedures also depends on the acid concentration. Intensive peels can be performed no more than once every few months, while more delicate acid treatments can be used every 4-6 weeks until optimal results are achieved.

The result after one acid peeling procedure before and after

What should you not do before the procedure?

In order for the procedure to go smoothly, with maximum effect, and to have no side effects, it is necessary to clearly understand what actions are strictly prohibited before starting it.

Visit the swimming pool and solarium

Before exfoliation, you should never visit a solarium or swimming pool. If superficial peeling is planned, then it is necessary to limit visits to places where artificial tanning services are provided 2-3 days before the appointed date.

If you are planning to carry out a deep tissue cleansing, then the period of refusal from the solarium increases to a month. After all, a shorter time will lead to the fact that the entire effect of visiting a solarium will simply be destroyed. In addition, reducing melanin synthesis helps prevent the formation of age spots on the skin.

When visiting a bathhouse, the body experiences increased temperature stress , as a result of which profuse sweating begins.

This may contribute to severe skin irritation in the event of a subsequent peeling procedure. This can even lead to a 1st degree thermal burn.

Laser and wax hair removal is prohibited

After depilation, the mouth of the follicle remains open for up to 2 days. If you do exfoliation immediately after removing unwanted hair, it is possible to trigger the development of a serious complication - folliculitis. This pathology is an infection of the hair follicles. The main danger is that this disease can often develop into a chronic stage.

At least 4 days before peeling, you should stop depilating. In order not to have an additional effect on the skin that is in a stressful situation. Any mechanical damage, or even friction, is prohibited.

Is acid peeling right for you?

As mentioned, the skin being treated with acid must be healthy and the type of acid must be appropriate for the skin type. Our cosmetic clinic offers several different treatments that allow you to choose the right option according to the individual requirements of the patient's skin.

Contraindications to the procedure include open wounds and active inflammation, burns and frostbite, pregnancy, diabetes, autoimmune and connective tissue diseases, and the use of retinoid therapy.

Indications:

• Pigmentation and photoaging;
• Grey, earthy, uneven color;
• The need to smooth and improve texture;
• Loss of firmness and elasticity;
• The need for skin rejuvenation;
• Skin dehydration;
• Visible pores;
• Acne of mild to moderate severity;
• Oily skin, excess sebum production;
• Minor scars and other imperfections.

Acids? They exfoliate, rejuvenate and make your skin beautiful!

Acid treatments are a great treatment for people who want to refresh their skin after summer, reduce acne scars, seborrhea, blackheads, pigmentation changes or fine lines around the eyes and mouth. If you want your skin to become firmer, smoother, more radiant and have a youthful, healthy appearance, schedule a visit today and book an acid peel at our beauty clinic.

Remember that regular exfoliation helps keep your skin in good condition and normalize its condition. Peelings are a great way to prevent aging!

Contraindications

Carbon cleaning is not suitable in the following cases:

• dermatological diseases are present, especially in the acute phase;
• if you have vitiligo;
• there are inflamed areas;
• there is a violation of the integrity of the skin - scratches, cuts, wounds;
• the patient has a tendency to form keloids and scars;
• allergy to the active substance;
• the presence of infections - viral or fungal;
• increased sensitivity to laser effects;
• if you are breastfeeding or pregnant.

In addition to this list of unconditional restrictions, there are also temporary ones. It is advisable not to carry out carbon laser procedures during periods of active sun - in summer and late spring. The best time is autumn and winter. This is due to the fact that the peeling solution contains a photosensitizing substance, the effect of which is exacerbated by ultraviolet rays.